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$182+ Cheap flights from Illinois to Rochester (RST)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 4/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — RST
Feb 25 — Mar 41
Tue 2/25
Tue 3/4
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Illinois to Rochester

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Round-trip from

$309
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$182
(Delta)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$522

Good round-trip deal

$369 or less

Good one-way deal

$185 or less
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Cheapest flights from Illinois to Rochester
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Illinois to Rochester. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 20, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/59:50 amORD - RST
Nonstop1h 25mAmerican Airlines
Sat 4/126:21 pmRST - ORD
Nonstop1h 24mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/20$309
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/227:13 pmMDW - RST
1 stop3h 19mDelta
Sun 3/2312:45 pmRST - MDW
1 stop21h 00mDelta
Deal found 2/20$322
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/510:20 amORD - RST
1 stop3h 19mDelta
Sat 4/122:19 pmRST - ORD
1 stop5h 49mDelta
Deal found 2/20$328
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/35:30 amBMI - RST
1 stop6h 02mAmerican Airlines
Fri 4/411:56 amRST - BMI
1 stop3h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/20$470

Find flights from Illinois to Rochester within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Illinois to Rochester that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 20, 2025.

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Illinois

Fly to

Rochester

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ChicagoRochester

ORD - RST

ORDRST

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 4/5

9:50 am-11:15 am

Nonstop1h 25m

Rochester

Sat 4/12

6:21 pm-7:45 pm

Nonstop1h 24m

$309

ChicagoRochester

MDW - RST

MDWRST

Chicago Midway

Sat 3/22

7:13 pm-10:32 pm

1 stop3h 19m

Rochester

Sun 3/23

12:45 pm-9:45 am

1 stop21h 00m

$322

ChicagoRochester

ORD - RST

ORDRST

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 4/5

10:20 am-1:39 pm

1 stop3h 19m

Rochester

Sat 4/12

2:19 pm-8:08 pm

1 stop5h 49m

$328

BloomingtonRochester

BMI - RST

BMIRST

Bloomington-Normal

Thu 4/3

5:30 am-11:32 am

1 stop6h 02m

Rochester

Fri 4/4

11:56 am-3:41 pm

1 stop3h 45m

$470

ChicagoRochester

ORD - RST

ORDRST

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 4/17

7:55 pm-5:28 pm

1 stop21h 33m

$182

ChicagoRochester

ORD - RST

ORDRST

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 3/18

8:31 pm-9:57 pm

Nonstop1h 26m

$345

ChicagoRochester

MDW - RST

MDWRST

Chicago Midway

Sat 3/1

6:59 pm-10:38 pm

1 stop3h 39m

$354

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Deals found on 2/20

Best time to book a flight from Illinois to Rochester

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Travel insights for flights from Illinois to Rochester

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Illinois to Rochester including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Illinois to Rochester?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Rochester (average of $395). Flying from Illinois to Rochester in June is currently the most expensive (average of $483). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from IL to RST?

Find hourly flight availability from Illinois to Rochester. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated February 20, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Illinois to Rochester as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from Illinois to Rochester

Explore weekly flight availability from Illinois to Rochester. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated February 20, 2025.

The most flights from USIL to RST are scheduled on a Thursday (7 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).

Rainfall in Rochester by month

Plan your trip to Rochester by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Rochester ranges from 0.8 - 4.7 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.7 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Rochester when rainfall is around 0.8 in.

Temperature in Rochester by month

Plan your trip to Rochester by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Rochester, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 71.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 15.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Rochester

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Rochester. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Rochester. Reviews last updated February 20, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta and American Airlines from Illinois to Rochester. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,220 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Marie Antonette,Sep 2023

CDG - MSP

The actual flight out of MSP was great. However, it was delayed by an hour and we didn’t have anyone at our gate to provide any information until boarding.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,220 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,220 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Marie Antonette,Sep 2023

CDG - MSP

The actual flight out of MSP was great. However, it was delayed by an hour and we didn’t have anyone at our gate to provide any information until boarding.

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,220 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Marie Antonette,Sep 2023

CDG - MSP

The actual flight out of MSP was great. However, it was delayed by an hour and we didn’t have anyone at our gate to provide any information until boarding.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Illinois to Rochester. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Rochester from Illinois?

    For a flight from Illinois to Rochester, you will be flying into Rochester. Rochester (RST) is just 7.0 mi from the center of the city.

  • What are the most popular routes from Illinois to Rochester?

    The most popular flight routes from Illinois to Rochester are Chicago O'Hare Intl - Rochester, Chicago Midway - Rochester and Bloomington-Normal - Rochester.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Illinois to Rochester?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Illinois to Rochester are Republic Airways (100%), Piedmont Airlines (87%) and British Airways (87%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Illinois to Rochester?

    While on average a flight from Illinois to Rochester is generally $391, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $154. When looking at the most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Rochester), you can expect to pay $328 for that flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Illinois to Rochester that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Illinois to Rochester flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Illinois to Rochester?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Illinois to Rochester.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Illinois to Rochester?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Illinois to Rochester by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Illinois to Rochester?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Rochester (average of $395). Flying from Illinois to Rochester in June is currently the most expensive (average of $483). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top airline flying from Illinois to Rochester

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Illinois to Rochester. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$259Average$416FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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